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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,374.66, 816,626.79 and 422,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,374.66, 816,626.79 and 422,313.54 is: 582,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,374.66 : 816,626.79 = 422,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,374.66/816,626.79 = 422,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,374.66x = 816,626.79 × 422,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,374.66x = 344,872,550,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,872,550,543.74/592,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,186.53

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